Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11. In St. Louis, grow as garden annuals or in pots that can be overwintered indoors. Grow in moist, humusy, organically rich, loose soils in full sun. Also grows well in light shade. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. Remove flower spikes as they appear.

Planting & CarePlant perilla seedlings 6 to 12 inches apart in well-drained but moist soil with full to partial sun exposure or direct sow them in well-drained soil and lightly cover. The shiso seeds will germinate rapidly at 68 degrees F. (20 C.) or even a little cooler.

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Temprature: 35-45 F

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

Plant perilla seedlings 6 to 12 inches apart in well-drained but moist soil with full to partial sun exposure or direct sow them in well-drained soil and lightly cover.